Dear Readers, On April 30-May 6, we will be participating in Screen-Free Week 2012. Screen-Free Week is a nationwide event celebrated by schools, families, and other civic and community groups each year. During Screen-Free Week, millions of children and adults pledge to spend seven days screen-free. Instead of watching TV or playing video games, they tend to read, play, think, create, get physically active, and spend more time with friends and family. Studies show that children who ... Read more...
This week we ate a rainbow
This week,we have been working on developing his fine motor, one-to-one correspondence, matching, color identification, expanding vocabulary and the focus or theme of the week has been eating a rainbow! What? Eating healthy with your kid teaches all that? Well, YES! If you are an avid reader of our blog (and we are so glad you are!) then you know that we believe in the power of gardening, healthy eating, getting our kids in the kitchen and much more. My 29 month old has been ... Read more...
The Carrot Seed Activities
Explore creative carrot themed activities to go with the classic book The Carrot Seed. Learn how easy it can be to grow carrots and learn with them too with your child. For this Virtual Book Club for Kids we’re reading The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss. There are so many creative ways to explore this book. You will discover we’ve included activities from the kitchen, the garden, reading, math, science and playtime. There are so many ways to integrate this ... Read more...
Snapshots of Parenting with Purpose: The Importance of Daddy Reading
Our children get report cards. Employees get reviews. As parents you may not get feedback from others on your parenting. We would like to take some time here at The Educators' Spin On It to celebrate the moments you share with your children that deserve recognition. We would like to give you positive feedback on your parenting experiences and share your story with others for inspiration!This week's Snapshot of Parenting with Purpose was inspired by Deb at Learn with ... Read more...
Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas & Linky Party
Are you looking for a special gift for Teacher Appreciation? Since the word "educator" is in our blog name, “The Educators’ Spin On It”, that must mean we’ve spent a few days in the classroom. Truthfully if you add up our years of experience we’ve spent over 25 years teaching children and working with some of the best teachers and families! We shared some thoughts from our teaching friends about Teacher Appreciation Gifts, click HERE to see the great ideas they ... Read more...
Top 10 Reasons I Love Watching My Children Learn About the Earth
Celebrating Earth Day with kids is a special treasure with my kids. The way the discover things in nature for the first time can be such a blessings. Here are 10 reason I love watching my children learn about the Earth. Happy Earth Day! Top 10 Reasons I Love Watching My Children Learn about the Earth 1. I love to see their excitement as a seed sprouts or a flower blooms.2. I love to see them play with animals and pretend to be animals.3. I love to watch them discover an animal in the ... Read more...
Are you willing to “wake” the seeds of change?
A poem for kids about seeds which includes making home-made paper using items from the garden. The Little Plant (author unknown) In the heart of a seed, Buried deep so deep, A tiny plant Lay fast asleep. "Wake," said the sunshine, "And creep to the light," "Wake," said the voice Of the raindrops bright. The little plant heard And it rose to see, What the wonderful, Outside world might be. It is time to plant our seeds, the seeds of change. "Wake" ... Read more...
Make Your Own Eco Friendly Blocks
Here's a quick and easy way to create eco-friendly blocks using everyday items around the house. Since these items are on their way to the recycle bin, why not have some fun and reuse them instead? Grab your empty cereal boxes and old magazines, and let's have some fun! We're going to make personalized blocks for your child to play with. Making Blocks from Recycled Cardboard and Magazines Supplies: CardboardOld MagazinesGlue or tapescissorsMarker Directions Trace ... Read more...
Snapshots of Parenting: The Importance of Everyday Moments
Our children get report cards. Employees get reviews. As parents you may not get feedback from others on your parenting. We would like to take some time here at The Educators' Spin On It to celebrate the moments you share with your children that deserve recognition. We would like to give you positive feedback on your parenting experiences and share your story with others for inspiration! This week's Shapshots of Parenting with Purpose was inspired by Gina, and her appreciation of husband ... Read more...
Ultimate Blog Party 2012
HI! This is our first Ultimate Blog Party! Thanks for stopping over here at The Educators' Spin On It…we love new visitors! Background Info Our site is a little unique, there are two of us! I'm Kim and this is my family of 5 and I share this site with Amanda and her family of 4. The Educator's Spin On It is a collaborative effort of two best friends who are parents and former elementary school teachers. Although I hesitate to use the word former since we both are still certified ... Read more...
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